Amendment 002 QandA_reformatted.pdf

Amendment 002 Attachment

RFI No. Pg Section Paragraph QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

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221 01900 1.3.1

Please provide the .dwg files referenced for Attachment D to include 49 BUSL Drawing.dwg, 26- TANB Drawing.dwg, 29 RB-S Drawing.dwg and 45 RB-M Drawing.dwg. These files were not included on SAM.Gov. See Amendment Language 001

221 01900 1.3.1

For Attachment E, the files provided in SAM.GOV do not appear to match the listing in this section. We have received BULKHEAD+REHAB+A09- L01015.pdf and RECAP+FACILITIES+A09- L01015.pdf. These two files appear to be fore Phase 1 and Phase 1a. We did not receive the following files from SAM.GOV: Underground Utility Plan (Multi Files), Recap Facilities Phases 1 & 2 (CADD and PDF files), COMMs Tower Foundation Plan (PDF), Fixed Pier Structural Details (PDF). We believe that these files were included in the DODSafe condensed file but not SAM.GOV. We can't confirm ALL, however, based on the file names.

See Amendment Language 001

221 01900 1.3.1

SAM.GOV provided a file named Photos.pdf in which 23 photos were included. We do not have the files listed in this section to include: Site Photo Legend.ppt, Series Location Description Table.xls, and Series 1-31.pdf (photos). Please provide files or revise this section. See Amendment Language 001

Please provide electronic files (.dwg, .rvt) for the RFP drawings. See Amendment Language 001

42 HSAR Clauses

HSAR 3052.222-90 Local Hire (USCG). Please confirm that this HSAR is applicable to the seed project.

As the Buffalo, NY unemployment rate is higher than the National Unemployment rate, the clause is applicable to this project 002

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

REFERENCE

94 1.7

1.7.1.1.2

1.7.1.1.2.

Is paragraph 1.7.1.1.2.1 only applicable if concrete panels are selected?

The RFP requirement for the inner stud wall is applicable to PIP concrete walls, site-cast tilt-up concrete wall panels, precast concrete wall panels and unit masonry walls which, when constructed, are considered to be concrete walls. 002

94 1.7

1.7.1.1.2

1.7.1.1.2.

A-101 appears to indicate where cold formed / gypsum walls are required on the first floor if concrete masonry units are utilized. Paragraph

1.7.1.1.2.1 suggests that a "stud perimeter wall construction is shown around the perimeter of the multi-story structure on all floor levels". Is the intent of the RFP to require metal stud/ gypsum walls on the perimeter walls of all floors if concrete panels are selected for the envelope?

If an acceptable alternate choice, CIP, precast, or tilt-up concrete construction, is selected for the exterior walls, the entire exterior building envelope including finishes, waterproofing, insulation and installation of utilities must be designed for the material selected.

The inner stud wall is an RFP requirement as shown on conceptual floor plans. In those spaces where the inner wall is not shown at the exterior on the drawing, an inner wall or other design solution may be selected to meet the insulation and utility requirements and be in compliant with Electrical Specification section 1.13.2..1.5 which addresses

8 Geotechnical Please confirm that geotechnical services must be performed by a 3rd party consultant.

RFP Specifications 01800-1.5 do not require the Contractor perform their own Geotechnical borings.

Small Business Goals

Per amendment 10 a small business subcontracting plan is required. Is the plan to be based on the total value of the NMACC or the value of the seed project?

Total Value of NMACC should be used for the Small Business Subcontracting Plan

Subfactor 5.3 Environmental Compliance

Sub-factor 5.3 reads "Discussion shall be no more than 5 pages. The drawings do not count towards the page limitation" Should this read that the description for the 3 comparable projects do not count towards the page limitation as there are no drawings requested under this subfactor? See Amendment Language 002

11 Factor 4 Safety

Factor 4 safety has a note that states "DART and Total Recordable Incident Rate (TCR) shall not be submitted for subcontractors." TCR is not required under submission requirements for this factor under item 1. Please confirm that we are only to provide DART rates for the previous 5 calendar years per item

1. of Factor 4. See Amendment Language 002

01110-1.19

Section 1.19 requires submission of social security numbers of all on-site personnel to the COR at least 2 weeks in advance. Please confirm that on-site personnel will not be subject to a criminal background investigation. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01110

Does the US Coast Guard have any prescriptive project management software applications/requirements that the Contractor will be required to utilize for project correspondence, submittals, RFI's, etc.? If so, please specify.

The Government does not have any prescriptive project management software applications/requirements the contractor must use. 002

01300-1.1.2.4

Please confirm that offerors should not deviate (plus or minus) from the prescriptive room layout and sizes presented in the RFP drawings and Individual Space Criteria Sheets in Appendix F.

The spaces shown on the RFP conceptual plans incorporate CG space allocation requirements and have already been increased or slightly decreased to meet the adjacency, functional requirements, and configurations of the space and the furnishings and equipment layouts shown on the conceptual plans and as described on the supporting Individual Space Criteria Sheets for each space. Proposed room configurations, layouts, sizes and even locations of spaces can vary from those shown on the conceptual drawings but the functionality and inclusion of the specified furnishings and equipment shall be maintained.

01500-1.3

(A) Please confirm that Contractor is required to provice a 160-SF temporary trailer for the exclusive use of the Coast Guard COR/CI per 01500-1.3. (B) Is there a preferred location, or can this trailer be located on Coast Guard property outside the project's limits of disturbance?

(A) Yes, a trailer is required as specified for CG use.

(B) No, there is no preferred location.

01500-1.3.2.2

01500-1.3.2.2 says that Contractor may connect to Coast Guard distribution for temporary construction power without charge. Please confirm that the Contractor is not responsible for paying the associated electrical consumption charges.

The Contractor will not be responsible for electrical consumption charges as long as service complies with 1.3.2.2.

01800

Section 01800-1.7.4.1 says that floor finish locations are indicated in the RFP concept plans. Please either confirm that floor finishes must comply with the Appendix F ISCS or provide finish designations on the plans as referenced in 1.7.4.1.

See amendment. Floor finishes are specified in Appendix F ISCS.

Appendix J Should furnishings required under the Outfitting scope of work (as detailed in Appendix J) be priced on GSA schedule or open market?

The Government cannot authorize contractors to purchase off of GSA schedules. Some vendors, as a courtesy, will extend GSA schedule pricing for specific Govt. projects but there is absolutely no guarantee that they will do so. Offerors should base their price on open market. 002

01802-2.1.1

Sectoin 2.1.1 lists 35%, 65%, final, & corrected design submittals and says that these submittals are required for fast track packages as well. Please confirm that Fast Track packages can proceed straight to final design submission without separate 35% and 65% submittals.

In the Fast Track process, 35%, 65%., and FINALs are still required with the Fast Track process.

Price Proposal Form

Is the $50,000 allowance contained in the Price Proposal Form intended to cover the Guiding Pricinciples documentation, GBI 3rd-party review and certification costs per 01800-1.3.1.1.2, or both?

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01110 Please either (A) confirm that there are no project-specific requirements for cybersecurity / hardening; or

(B) specify all cybersecurity requirements.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Amendment 10

The small business goals referenced in Amendment 10 appear to be signficantly higher than historical averages for this type of project. Will the Small Business Subcontracting plan submitted for the seed project apply only to the seed project, or will it apply to all future task orders within the NMACC as well? The Small Business Subcontracting Plan will apply to the NMACC III capacity of $4B 002

01800-1.10.2.1

Section 1.10.2.1 instructs Offerors to include a fire pump. Can offerors assume that the electrical service resiliency will permit an electric pump, or should offerors include a diesel fire pump?

No, offerors should not assume that per NFPA 20

01800-1.10.2.1

Section 1.10.2.1 instructs Offerors to include a fire pump, but the RFP plans do not provide a location with sufficient space. Please either (A) identify an area within the building suitable for housing the fire pump and appurtenances; or (B) advise if the fire pump should be housed in a premanufactured housing outside of the building footprint.

The Individual Space Criterial Sheet for the conceptual Mechanical space states that that space is the primary location for 1st floor mechanical equipment including any air compressor and fire suppression equipment . It also states that the space can be subdivided for equipment types as required. Mechanical spaces shown on conceptual plans are not based on specific equipment systems and/or equipment and are entirely subjective. Such space can be enlarged, reduced, separated, subdivided, or reconfigured to meet the requirements of the final design systems equipment and service access requirements.

A-101

RFP plans do not show an exterior door at Electrical room 137. Please either (A) confirm this is acceptable; or (B) confirm that Offerors should reconfigure the floor plan/layout to provide an exterior door.

The RFP conceptual floor plan shows the electrical room access from the building interior from the Fitness Center and indirectly from the exterior through the Mechanical space. Inside access is desirable because of the severe winters in Buffalo. Exterior access is not required but is not precluded either. If the offeror/DOR determines that direct exterior access to the electrical equipment room is beneficial or a required design requirement, they are encouraged to provide that capability.

C-103

In order to facilitate accurate and consistent pricing, please provide existing one-line/voltage details for the site electrical tie-in/control point, including location, voltage, quantity and size conduits.

This information isn't available.

01800-1.7.1.1.2

If alternative exterior wall systems are utilized as prescribed in 01800-1.7.1.1.1, 1.7.1.1.2, please confirm that inner studs are not required at locations shown in the briding docs as exposed CMU (since these rooms will have exposed conduit/piping as currently designed in the RFP plans).

If an acceptable alternate choice, CIP, precast, or tilt-up concrete construction, is selected for the exterior walls, the entire exterior building envelope including finishes, waterproofing, insulation and installation of utilities must be designed for the material selected. The inner stud wall is an RFP requirement as shown on conceptual floor plans. In those spaces where the inner wall is not shown at the exterior on the drawing, an inner wall or other design solution may be selected to meet the insulation and utility requirements and be in compliant with Electrical Specification section 1.13.2..1.5 which addresses wiring runs.

A-201

If alternative exterior wall systems are utilized as prescribed in 01800-1.7.1.1.1, 1.7.1.1.2, & 1.7.1.1.3, please confirm the offeror may replicate façade details such as the horizontal banding within the materiality of the proposed system.

Exterior design elements within the "materiality" of the selected exterior system are encouraged and expected.

Subfactor 5.3 Subfactor 5.3 says that a NEPA Environmental Assessment has been completed. Can a copy of this be provided to offerors?

RFP 'Attachment B - Environmental' reference documents were provided via Amendment 001.

A-101

RFP plans appear to indicate cast-in-place concrete for elevator shaft walls. Can alternative wall assemblies be utilized for the elevator shafts, as determined by the DOR?

Yes.

01110-1.6.1

01110-1.6.1 says Contractor parking and staging areas are indicated, but we do not see this designated on the drawings. Please define limits available for Contractor parking and staging.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01110-1.10

01110-1.10 says that the Coast Guard and other contractors will be performing work at the project site during the time of this Contract. Please define all referenced work activities within the limits of the Contract site that will be concurrent with execution of this Contract.

The Contractor should anticipate the Coast Guard may have other contractors on site during the performance period, however, presently there are no known projects that are within the referenced work limits of this project.

01800-1.4.4

Should section 01800-1.4.4 be interpreted as requiring curbing around all sides of all pavements throughout the site area? Or, where deemed appropriate by the DOR, can some pavement edges sheet drain into adjacent landscaping/surface drainage areas?

RFP 01800-1.4.4 may be interpreted as where appropriate as determined by the DOR.

01800-1.6.8.4

Will a water source for landscape establishment be made available to the Contractor at no cost (including consumption charges), as implied in 01800- 1.6.8.4? To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800-1.7.1.6 Section 01800-1.7.1.6 calls for roof flashing and trim to receive a "2-coat/3-coat fluoropolymer" finish. Is the 3rd coat required?

It is the responsibility of the DOR to determine the appropriate finish system on the flashing system selected for the final design.

01800-1.7.1.7 Would custom fabricated copings be acceptable in lieu of the pre-fabricated copings specified in 01800- 1.7.1.7?

Custom fabricated copings that meet the performance of the continuous cleat type prefabricated copings specified in the RFP are an acceptable alternative. 002

01800-1.12.1.5

Section 01800-1.12.1.5 specified that the Boat Storage Building shall be ventilated and heated to no less than 55 degrees F, but the Individual Space Criteria Sheets BS101, BS102, BS103, and BS104 specify that they shall be ventilated and heated to no less than 60 degrees F. Please confirm which minimum standard is correct.

Condition the Boat Storage Building in accordance with RFP section 01800-1.12.1.5.

1.7.7.5.1

01800-1.7.7.5.1 says that openings labeled "light panels" on the RFP elevations are fixed windows, but

1.7.7.6.1 says these openings are glass block panels.

The ISCS for the BMWB and ANT BMWB call for the light panels to be translucent sandwich panels.

Which material is required for the light panels?

The design intent is to allow natural light into the into the BMWB through a light panel that will be insulative, wind resistant, and easy to maintain. Glass block is an acceptable choice because it is strong, insulative, and requires minimal maintenance. The irregular patterned glass surface also produces a dispersed interior light. Translucent panels are an acceptable choice for the same reasons. Fixed windows are an acceptable selection but they do not provide a dispersed light and they are not easy to clean when placed high in a space.

1.7.8.2

Please provide any information required for mirrors at Fitness Center (01800-1.7.8.2 text refers to signage, not mirrors).

See Amendment Language

Appendix D

Page 2 of Appendix D calls for a LEED Checklist to be incoporated into the project to achieve LEED Certification. Please confirm LEED Certification is not required.

Confirm, LEED Certification is not required.

For clarification, RFP section 01800-1.3 requires Guiding Principles certification.

1.13.13.2 01800-1.13.13.2 says no more than 25% of parking spaces shall receive EV charging stations. Is there a minimum quantity of EV charging stations required?

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

1.13.14.2.4

1.13.14.2.4 mentions lighting for a flagpole. Please specify requirements for the flagpole itself.

There is no flagpole requirement for this project.

A-101

The ISCS for rooms 109 & 110 call for (8) oscillating fans at the BMWB and ANT BMWB, but A-101 only shows (4). How many oscillating fans (total) are required at these two rooms?

Four (4) of the oscillating fans as specified in the RFP HVAC specification are the minimum requirement.

1.7.1.5.1

01800-1.7.1.5.1 calls for a concrete roof slab at the BMWB portion of the STA/ANT building. Please confirm that the final structural design of the roof will be determined by the DOR.

Confirmed

01800-1.8.5.2

Specification 01800-1.8.5.2 identifies a Wind Exposure Category of C (assumed). Based on current code, the Wind Exposure Category should be D based on Surface Roughness D for water surfaces. Please confirm Exposure Category D is applicable for the design of the buildings on this project.

Exposure Category shall be based upon the DOR's assessment of the Code Requirement.

1.13.15.2 Please confirm that the fire pump does not require emergency power (not specified in 01800-1.13.15.2).

Per NFPA 20, fire pump has to be on emergency power as it is a life-safety system

1.7.13.1

Please clarify the intent behind the pass key operation of the elevator specified in 01800-1.7.13.1.

If this requires key-card operation, will the Contractor be responsible for furnishing & installing the card reader system?

See Amendment Language

C-103

Please provide design criteria for temporary floating mooring dock, including but not limited to: minimum draft, general dimensions, curbing requirements, type of access from the shore and from the vessel, fendering, internal/external pile guides, & mooring/cleat system requirements.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

C-103

The width of the berthing basin as presented on C- 101 of the RFP plans (approximately 27') is wider than the span of the 50 BFM travel boat lift (maximum inside curb width 19'-10"). Please advise whether the finger pier should be widened to accommodate the span of the 50 BFM lift, or the finger pier should be relocated to the north or south.

1.1.1.b.c

The RFP calls for potential improvements of the existing bulkhead to support the lifting and transport of the Mobile Boat Hoist. Constructing improvements to the existing bulkhead would have singificant impacts on environmental permitting, construction schedule, and project costs. Please either (A) confirm that improvements to the bulkhead, if required, would be addressed as a differing site condition; or (B) provide detailed structural as-built information for all bulkheads along the boat lift travel path, so that offerors can determine any bulkhead improvements required.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Section IV Proposal Submission Instructions

The only representation & certification requested in the proposal submission instructions is FAR 52.204- 24(d). Please specify any other reps & certs that offerors must submit with the Phase 2 proposal.

No other Reps & Certs are required with the Phase 2 proposal 002

C-104

Are there any prescriptive design requirements for the dumpster enclosure (height, finish materials, gate, etc.)? To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01500-1.4

Temporary construction fencing enclosing project work areas is not specified in 01500 or shown in the RFP site plans. Given the location of the project work areas, please confirm that the temporary barriers specified in 01500-1.4 will suffice for delineating active construction areas. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

C-102

To facilitate accurate pricing, could as-built details be provided to offerors of the existing finger pier to be demolished? To Be Answered in Future Amendment

C-104

In reference to drawing C-104 of the RFP drawings, are the parking spaces directly to the west of the “Future Parade Grounds & Parking” in this contract or a future contract?

On DWG C-104, the ten (10) parking spaces and parade grounds are not inclusive to this project. (kes)

C-104

Please confirm that the actual location of the Station/ANT and Boat Storage Buildings can be moved from the layout shown on C-104 in order to maximize the efficiency of the space.

Yes, the DOR is allowed to optimize (maximize) the site layout to gain efficiencies of space.

The layout and utilization of the DOR's layout should be synergistic with the future construction phases on C-104. (kes) 002

1800 1.4.6

In reference to section 01800 1.4.6, there is a website provided to calculate the sea-level change in order to determine the finished floor elevation. It appears this website is for sea-level change and not applicable to a facility on Lake Erie. Please clarify if this is supposed to be used for this pojrect To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Section 5.3.1 Environment al Compliance

Section 5.3.1 Environmental Compliance heading identifies Tidal Waters, and the RFP requests previous work experience within Tidal Waters. The project site at the Coast Guard Station in Buffalo, NY is on Lake Erie, which is not typically considered a tidal water. Should the heading be revised to freshwater locations and Great Lakes compliance?” To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800

Section 01800-1.7.7.5.2 calls for window sills at exterior windows, but the ISCS's only mention window sills at the Recreation Room 223. Please confirm that window sills are required at all exterior window locations, typical. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

C-104

The stormwater management area shown on C-104 must be enlarged to provide sufficient stormwater treatment. Can the pond be extended to the northeast and/or north (towards the Phase IV POV parking lot)? To Be Answered in Future Amendment

C-104

The extent of grading at Phase IV site areas to elevation 582' will be constrained as required to slope the perimeters to the adjacent shoreline and Phase III project site elevations. This means that the bid option scope would consist primarily of filling in Channel 5. Please clarify the extent of Phase IV site area that requires grading to elevation 582'.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

C-105

Please specify extent and scope requirements for the waterline replacement referred to in Note 1/C-105 and 01800-1.4.7. What is the purpose for replacement, and to what point should the replacement scope extend? To Be Answered in Future Amendment

C-105

Please confirm that the required connection point for the sanitary sewer is the 2" force main line where located by Note 2/C-105 (as opposed to alternate sewer line locations throughout Sector Buffalo).

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

1.11.8 Please confirm that the new gas line may be polyethylene, as suggested by the reference to polyethylene shutoff valves in section 01800-1.11.8.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

1.8.3

01800-1.8.3 mentions a new steel sheet pile bulkhead. Please confirm that this reference is an error and that there is no sheet pile bulkhead work required under this contract. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

A-101

Please confirm that Room 242 is the required Communications Center mentioned in 01800-1.16, as no other space appears to be provided for this purpose in the RFP plans. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

1.7.1.5.2

Would traditional roof drains be an acceptable alternate to the siphonic roof drainage system specified in section 01800-1.7.1.5.2? We are concerned that the ponding will create freezing issues given the location of the project. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

1.13.18.1

RFP section 1.13.18.1 and 1.13.18.3.1 calls out for 100A, 120VAC, 3-Phase shore tie-in connections.

Please verify and confirm the voltages shall be either 208VAC or 240VAC, 3-phase and not 120VAC.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

1.13.18.1

(A) Provide electrical as-builts for “Boat maintenance Building” for power tie-in connections to the temporary shore as per RFP Section 1.13.18.1. (B) Is the “boat maintenance building” also referred to as “Metal Boat House?"

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

1.13.18.3.1

Provide electrical as-builts for “STA ANNEX Building/Station Bldg” for power tie-in connections to the new pier as per RFP section 1.13.18.3.1. The building is located in close proximity to the new pier.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

C-104

Section 01800 requires a minimum of 47 parking spaces, but the Conceptual STA/ANT Site Plan, C-104 only shows 32 parking spaces adjacent to the Boat Storage Building. Can the 10 spaces adjacent to the future parade ground be used to meet the parking requirements? If not, where can the additional 15 spaces be located to meet the minimum parking requirement. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800-1.4.6

Specification 01800-1.4.6 states to account for sea-level change using the US Army Corps of Engineers Sea-Level Change Calculator. Please confirm this requirement and clarify design intent.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

1.3.1.1

01800-1.3.1.1 requires compliance with Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instructions 2016.” There is a 2020 version of this standard available. Please confirm that the contract requires compliance with the 2016 version.

Confirm, the contract requires compliance with the 2016 version.

74 Appendix J Please provide the cutsheet for item DK-06. To Be Answered in Future Amendment 75 Appendix J Please provide the cutsheet for item DK-07. To Be Answered in Future Amendment 76 Appendix J Please provide the cutsheet for item AC-08. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Appendix J

Item LK-03 Gear Locker is on the Outfitting Tag Info Sheets but we do not find it on the plans.

Please clarify if this item is required and quantity. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Appendix J

Item SH-11 Boltless Luggage Garment Rack is on the Outfitting Tag Info Sheets but we do not find it on the plans. Please clarify if this item is required and quantity. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

13 Factor 4

Please clarify what safety staticstics information is to be submitted with Factor 4. The submission requirments only call for DART.

However, the note below the submission requirements references Total Recordable To Be Answered in Future Amendment

13 Factor 4

For factor 4, please clarify the five previous calendar years data requested for safety statistics. The TOA states to submit five (5) previous years but does not include CY2022. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

3 01110 1.11

Per our conversation with New York State Electric and Gas Corporation , NYSE&G, the primary power infrastructure required to serve this facility can not be priced at this time. Since this project has not been awarded will the Government provide an allowance for all To Be Answered in Future Amendment

4 01800 1.13.5

Please confirm that all medium voltage on the base is provided by NYSE&G. This section has requirements for a medium voltage switch which would not be required if this is the case. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

9 01800 1.13.13

This sections defines requirements for EV Charging stations, please define quantities required. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

12 01800 1.13.14.

2.1

This section has requirements for exterior lighting. Please confirm if there will be a need for new lighting at the existing waterfront locations.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

12 01800

1.13.14.

2.4

This section has requirements to illuminate station signs and flag poles. Please confirm if either of these will be required for this project. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

12 01800

1.13.14.

2.1

Please confirm if new lights are required on the new finger pier To Be Answered in Future Amendment

13 01800 1.13.16

States to provide UPS to provide power to receptacles serving computer servers, telecommunication equipment racks, VTS equipment, workstation and other equipment in the secure area. Please define what is classified as Secure Area for this building. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

13 01800 1.13.16

States to provide rack style enclosures for the UPS System. Please confirm that we are to provide UPS rack mount in the Telecommunication Rack and within the Command Center Console, 2200 kW capacity.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

14 01800 1.13.18.

States requirements for vessels at the temporary mooring locations. Please confirm quantities of each type of power connections listed as quantities of vessels could not be determined.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

14 01800 1.13.18.

States to provide power to the temporary mooring location from the existing Boat Maintance Building. RFP Drawings did not identify a building with this name, please provide location of the Boat Maintance Building.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

14 01800 1.13.18.

States to provide power to the temporary mooring location from the existing Boat Maintance Building. NEC 555.35 requires GFPE and GFCI protection for all shore tie receptacles.

Does the existing panel in the Maintance Building have a GFPE protecting the panel or will new GFPE be required for the temporary 100 amp outlets. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

14 01800 1.13.18.

3.1

States there are two power shore tie receptacles for each vessel. Please confirm quantities of vessels at the new finger pier that will require this arrangement. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

1 01800 1.10

Please confirm that we are to include the cost associated with the survey of the “In-Building” Signal levels associated with Emergency Responder Radio Communications system as required by NFPA 101 and NFPA 72. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.7.1.5.

Specification 01800.1.7.1.5.2 appears to provide a prescriptive requirement to "Provide a siphonic roof drain system." Siphonic is a specialty system, and holds many benefits when the roof is large and/or when pipe sizes need to be reduced (or run without slope). These systems are usually configured with proprietary software and require exact installation to match the engineering drawings (no room for field modifications without re-engineering). Given the size of the roof, and uniqueness of a siphonic

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Multiple

RFP

Attachments

Upon review of the RFP documents, it is evident that AECOM provided AE1 services to support the development of the Final Geotechnical Investigation Report for USCG Sector Buffalo. Due to AECOM’s involvement in the development of the RFP documents, it would appear this represents a conflict of interest. Due to this apparent conflict of interest, AECOM should not be eligible for award of the Buffalo Recapitalize Phase III seed project, under 70Z04721RNMACC03. We request that the USCG review these circumstances and make a formal determination of organizational conflict of interest with the AECOM team. It is respectfully requested that the Coast Guard make a determination regarding potential conflict of interest prior to the proposal due date. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

12 TOA

Factor 4 Safety

Factor 4, Safety, Submittal Requirements, 1. DART Rate states "submit five (5) previous complete calendar years’ [CY2021, CY2020, CY2019, CY2018, and CY2017] worth of data... Please clarify whether the five (5) previous complete calendar years’ should include CY2022, CY2021, CY2020, CY2019, and CY2018. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

14 TOA

Price

Proposal

Please clarify the method of Amendment acknowledgement preferred in Phase II. Is an updated SF 1442 or submittal of signed SF 30's desired? To Be Answered in Future Amendment

13 TOA

Factor 5

Technical Solution

Sub-Factor 5.1 Conceptual Building Design requires submittal of "conceptual building plans showing layout of all required spaces as well as typical building elevations." Given that the RFP provides a full set of well-developed concept drawings including floor plans and elevations, will the Government please define how the Offerors concept drawings will be evaluated? To Be Answered in Future Amendment

14 TOA

Factor 5

Technical Solution

Sub-Factor 5.2 Conceptual Site Design requires submittal of "a conceptual site plan showing all proposed system and site features." Will the Government please define how the site plan will be evaluated? To Be Answered in Future Amendment

14 TOA

Factor 5

Technical Solution

Sub-Factor 5.3 Environmental Compliance requires description of "previous experience the D-B contractor has working with these agencies" as well as feature of 3 comparable projects. Typically the Prime Contractors do not self perform the Environmental Compliance scope, therefore, may the Prime Contractor present experience from an Environmental Specialist within this Factor? Please clarify whether this experience will be evaluated equally to experience of the Prime Contractor.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

The Space Analysis chart on A-102 lists two urinals at Women's Toilet 235, but urinals are not shown in either room 234 (Men's Toilet) or 235, and the ISCS's do not mention urinals in either of these rooms.

Adding urinals to room 234 would create significant floor plan changes that would impede into other programmed spaces. Please confirm that urinals are not required in either of these rooms.

The site areas adjacent to the proposed ATON storage pad will require additional clearing, re-grading, and topsoil to facilitate permanent vegetation. Please confirm that, as part of the Bid Option, permanent vegetation is required to the limits of demolition shown on C-102. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Manhole covers reviewed at the site visit appeared to be improperly placed/labeled. Please confirm that the southern-most utility line near note 2/C-105 is communications and that the next line to the north is the electrical service.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

A-102 Please either confirm that fence repair/replacement is not part of project scope or provide detailed scope requirements and extent of repairs for pricing.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

1800 1.8.6.4

This paragraph states "The building Shall be founded on Piles." Is it acceptable for the Contractor to utilize other solutions such as ground improvement if recommended / approved by our Geotechnical Engineer as a viable solution?

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Section 01800 1.11.1.2

Regarding type of domestic water heating system that is to be used, is a LCCA required to be performed now or after award. If required now, please provide utility rates for natural gas and electric, energy sources so a LCCA can be performed.

Section 01800

1.4.7.1 and 1.10.2.1

Paragraph 1.4.7.1 indicates available water pressure to the Base is between 65 and 80 psi at the property line. Paragraph 1.10.2.1 indicates for the purpose of Base Bid, contractor shall assume adequate pressure is not available and a fire pump is required. No additional water flow information is included in Section 01800. Please clarify, should paragraph

1.4.7.1 be used to determine if a booster pump is needed for domestic water or should contractor assume a domestic water booster pump is required similar to Paragraph 1.10.2.1.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Drawing A-101 and Section 01800 Paragraph 1.11.3.13

Drawing A-101 indicates emergency drench shower located in 109 Station Boat Maintenance Work Bay.

No additional locations are indicated. Will emergency fixtures be required in 110 ANT Boat Maintenance Work Bay, and in shop and maintenance rooms? If yes, provide type and quantity required.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Drawing A-101 and Appendix F

Please provide the type and quantity of batteries to be charged and stored in Room 122 Battery Maintenance and Storage. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Drawing A-102 and Appendix F

Please confirm that Room 244 Weapons Storage does not need to comply with arms vault construction criteria. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Drawing A-101 Stairway arrangement shown on RFP drawings does not provide at least 50% of the capacity to discharge directly to the exterior, making the arrangement non-compliant with IBC 1028.2. Please confirm that is acceptable to re-arrange the floor plan to comply.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Drawing A-101 and Appendix F

Please provide the quantity and type of material intended to be stored in Room 124 ANT Flammable Storage. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Drawing A-102 and Appendix F

Are the occupants of the Watch Stander Berthing Rooms stationed at the facility for more than 30 days at a time? To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Section 01800, para 1.1.2.5

Paragraph 1.1.2.5 states that all building spaces are exempt from ADA and ADAAG requirements, yet some spaces are shown with accessible features.

Please clarify the accessibility requirements for the project, including applicability of IBC Chapter 11 in general and Section 1108 "Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units" in particular.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

RFP Guide Specifications, Section 01800 1.12, Paragraph

1.12.1.1 / 1.12.1.2

Section 1.12.1.1 requires a 30% energy reduction when comparing the proposed energy usage relative to a baseline ASHRAE 90.1-2019 energy model.

Section 1.12.1.2 requires that HVAC systems shall be selected on a 40 year life-cycle cost comparison. If the most life-cycle cost effective system does not exceed ASHRAE 90.1-2019 baseline energy savings by 30%, is that system (determined by the life-cycle cost comparison) to be still selected?

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

RFP Guide Specifications, Section 01800 1.12, Paragraph

1.12.1.2 / 1.12.1.2.1

Section 1.12.1.2 and Section 1.12.1.2.1 requires a 40 year life-cycle-cost comparison to determine the HVAC system. Has a life-cycle-cost analysis been done? If yes, please provide this to all bidders.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Appendix D - Basis of Design Narrative / Mechanical Design Narrative

The Basis of Mechanical Design Narrative e, requires "Documentation of customer's preference for the HVAC control system." Please provide the customer's preference for the control system manufacturer to be installed.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Section 01800, para 1.1.2.2

Please confirm if the buildings are located inside an installation perimeter as defined by UFC 4-010-01.

Section 01800, para 1.1.2.2

Please confirm if a blast analysis and/or hardening in accordance with UFC 4-010-01 Appendix B is required if conventional construction parameters or conventional construction standoff distances are not met and assuming UFC 4-010-01 Appendix B is determined to be applicable to the project.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Section 01800, para 1.8.5.2

Section 01800, 1.8.5.2 notes that the structural values listed are minimum and shall be increased by the DOR as necessary. Please confirm that the values listed as assumed will be determined by the DOR upon project award based on site criteria and do not need to be considered as minimums.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Section 01800, para 1.8.4.8

Section 01800, 1.8.4.8 notes that structural steel for landside building system shall conform to guides of UFC 3-301-01, Appendix B, B-5.4. Please confirm if this only applies to exposed exterior steel at the landside buildings. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Section 01800, para 1.1.4

Section 01800, section 1.1.4 notes that the latest editions, at the time of bid proposal shall be used, unless noted otherwise. Please confirm that ASCE 7- 16 should be used in conjunction with IBC 2021 (IBC 2021 references ASCE 7-16 and ASCE 7-22 has not yet been adopted by IBC).

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

IV. Non-Price Factors

Under Factor 4 - Safety paragraph a. it mentions both DART and Total Recordable Indicent Rate (TCR). The paragraphs following only detail the DART Rate information. Please confirm if both DART Rate and TCR information will be required, and if so, please clarify the requirements for TCR.

See Amendment Language 002

IV. Non-Price Factors

Under Factor 4 - Safety, Paragraph 1 DART Rate it says to submit five calendar years [CY2021, CY2020, CY2019, CY2018, CY2017] of data. Please clarify if the 5 calendar years should start with 2022 and go through 2018. See Amendment Language 002

Section 01800 Section 1.18.2.1, please confirm whether the contractor is to provide a qualified archeologist (as defined under 36 CFR 61) to prepare the State Historic Preservation Office/Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (SHPO/OPRHP) requested Phase IA archaeological survey within and near the project area.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Section 01800 Please confirm that the USCG will issue a contract modification and schedule extension for the discovery of any archaeological resources within the project area in the Phase IA (Literature Search and Sensitivity Assessment) survey and any Phase IB (Subsurface Exploration) surveys or other additional archeological surveys, that impact the project design, construction, and/or schedule.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.4.8 01800 1.4.8 indicates to "connect the new sanitary wastewater collection system to the nearest adequate existing sanitary line."

It appears that the "Future Sector Operations Building (not in contract) will cut off the existing utilities under the current main drive location through the site. The "Facilities Recapitilzation & Site Consolidation - Phase 1" drawings included in Attachment E show the construction of a new utility corridor that would reroute utilites around the future Operations building location. This utiliy corridor indicates that it has installed a 2" sanitary forcemain line.

Please advise if there is a required location for the sanitary connection. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.4.8;

Attachment E - Sector Buffalo Underground Utility Plan (Phase 1 Construction)

It appears that the "Future Sector Operations Building (not in contract) will cut off the existing utilities under the current main drive location through the site (including the existing gravity sanitary sewer system). The "Facilities Recapitilzation & Site Consolidation - Phase 1" drawings included in Attachment E show the construction of a new utility corridor that would reroute utilites around the future Operations building location. This utility corridor indicates that it has installed a 2" sanitary forcemain line.

Please confirm that the utility corridor created in the Phase 1 Construction drawings are the intended location utility connection for the Station/ANT Building and Boat Storage Building proposed for construction with Phase 3.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.4.8 If the 2" sanitary force main shown in the Phase 1 construction drawings is the intended location for connection, please confirm that the project will not require the installation of sanitary grinder pumps.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.4.8 If sanitary grinder pumps are required to be installed, please indicate if they will need to meet the requirements of UFC 3-240-01. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

RFP Drawings: C-

General Note 1 states "replace existing waterline with 6" PVC watermain." Please clarify the intended location and limits of the waterline replacement.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

RFP Drawings: C-

The RFP shows general locations of various future improvements. Please confirm that the stormwater BMP is only required to be designed to manage the stormwater runoff from the current phase of development and not intended to account for future developments. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

Drawing A-101 and Appendix F

Please confirm if a hazardous material containment system is required in Room 119 ANT Paint Shop Storage, Room 122 Battery Maintenance and Storage, and Room 124 ANT Flammable Storage. If yes, provide containment requirements.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.4.3 Please clarify the term pre-development hydrology.

Does this mean:

1) Retain the full 95th percentile volume on site?

2) Analyze the site based on existing conditions being meadow good condition?

3) Analyze the site as it exists today (including any impervious surfaces that already exist)?

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.4.6 Is there an approved application CLOMR or floodplain issuance for fill placed within the floodplain? If there is please indicate if the team that is awarded the project will be provided the floodplain application and analysis as a beginning point for any modifications necessary for this site improvement.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.4.6 If there is an existing HEC-RAS floodplain model of the site please indicate if the current data will be made available to the team that is awarded the design. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.1.1(b).d; RFP Drawing C-104

This section indicates that the site should be filled to an elevation of 582; however, drawing C-104 shows the site elevation to be 583. Please clarify.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.7.13.2;

1.8.9

1.7.13.2 specifies a "bridge" type crane within the Boat Maintenance Work Bay that conflicts with the

1.8.9 specified overhead top-running monorail system. Please clarify the crane requirements for Rooms 109 and 110. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.7.13.2, Appendix F 4.

Confirm that a separate electric overhead traveling (ETO) "bridge" crane is to be provided for Room 109 Station Boat Maintenance Work Bay and for Room 110 ANT Boat Maintenance Work Bay - a total of two

(2) "bridge" cranes. Appendix F, 4. identifies that a crane is to be provided for Room 109 only. If a crane is to be provided in Room 110, confirm 1.7.13.2 crane requirements to be provided for both Room 109 and Room 110 ETO cranes.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

RFP Guide Specifications, Section 01800 1.3, Paragraph 1.3.1.1.3; 1.12, Paragraph 1.12.1.1

Section 1.3.1.1.3 requires "For new construction, ensure minimum energy efficiency is 30%, with an objective of 45%, better than ASHRAE 90.1." Section

1.12.1.1 requires " Use ASHRAE 90.1-2019 for establishing the baseline energy model." Please confirm that ASHRAE 90.1-2019 is the energy criteria to be used for compliance with Section 1.3.1.1.3 and to be used for establishing the HVAC baseline energy model on this project.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

RFP Guide Specifications, Section 01800 1.3, Paragraph 1.3.1.1.3; 1.12, Paragraph 1.11.1.1

Section 1.3.1.1.3 requires "For new construction, ensure minimum energy efficiency is 30%, with an objective of 45%, better than ASHRAE 90.1." Section

1.11.1.1 requires "The design shall satisfy the criteria of the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) 2005, Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) 2007 Mandate, Guiding Principles for Sustainability certification, and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 energy criteria for all plumbing systems. " Please confirm that ASHRAE 90.1-2019 is the energy criteria to be used for compliance with Section 1.3.1.1.3 and the design of all plumbing systems on this project.

RFP Guide Specifications, Section 01800 1.12, Paragraph

1.12.1.2 / 1.12.1.2.1

Section 1.12.1.2 and Section 1.12.1.2.1 require a 40 year life-cycle-cost comparison/ analysis to select the HVAC system. Present day energy costs (natural gas, electric) at the USCG Sector Buffalo project site are required to perform a LCCA. Please provide the present day energy costs to all bidders.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

RFP Guide Specifications, Section 01800 1.12, Paragraph

1.12.1.2 / 1.12.1.2.1

Section 1.12.1.2 and Section 1.12.1.2.1 require a 40 year life-cycle-cost-analysis (LCCA) comparison to select the HVAC system. A LCCA performed for HVAC system selection is estimated to take 4-5 weeks to complete. Per the RFP, proposals are due May 23, 2023. There is insufficient time to prepare a LCCA, confirm HVAC selection, and price the selected system, before the proposal due date. We respectfully request that the proposal due date be extended by a minimum of 4 weeks if a LCCA is required for HVAC system selection.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.8 MLLW is referenced throughout. As this site is located in the Great Lakes, water elevations are typically referenced to the Great Lakes Datum.

Please verify, and provide min/max design water elevations. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.8.4 Corrosion protection appears to be for structures in the salt-water environment; this project is located in the Great Lakes. Please confirm that corrosion protection is for the DOR to determine as necessary to provide the minimum required design life.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.8.4.4 Specifications reference concrete requirements for marine concrete, which is generally for salt-water exposure. Please verify. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.8.4.5 Steel sheet pile references coating from 6 inches below the splash zone to 6 feet below the mudline to the top of the piles. Please confirm intent is to coat the steel from 6 feet below the mudline to the top of the pile. To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.8.10 Section states that the existing bulkhead and marginal wharf in the vicinity of the finger pier was upgrade in 2018, Refer to Attachment E. It does not appear that these documents are included in Attachment E. Bulkhead rehabilitation drawings from 2012 are included in Attachment E, but these apear to be for another area of the base, not in the area of the existing finger pier/new mobile lift finger pier.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.8.10 Please confirm that the bidders are to assume that the existing bulkhead in the area of the existing finger pier/new mobile lift finger pier can support the loads of the travel lift, and modifications are only required to support the marine travel lift’s operations in this area (i.e. new pile cap/curb, existing clear removal, etc.). If it is the intent for the DOR to verify capacity of the existing bulkhead to support travel lift loads, please provide detailed as-built drawings/geotechnical data in this area for the bidders to evaluate the bulkhead.

To Be Answered in Future Amendment

01800 1.8.10.3 Section states the design shall support a MTL 50 BFM, 110 Ton Travel Lift. The 50 BFM has a 50 Metric Ton capacity (110 kips). Please confirm if the design travel lift is a 50 BFM (110 kips), or should be a larger 110 Ton travel lift.